Throughout a therapist’s career, they will be faced with challenging ethical dilemmas. For example, approximately 40% of psychologists will receive a licensing board complaint (Novotney, 2016). When reviewing the most common ethical complaints, failure to acquire education credits and nonsexual dual relationships happened the most frequently followed by mispresenting credentials in public (Wilkinson et al., 2019). The ability to practice ethically, abide by a code of ethics, and follow a guide for ethical decision-making are critical for all behavioral health providers. In this course, you will learn about evidence-based ethical decision-making models and how to apply those models to various ethical dilemmas. Vignettes and interactive exercises provide the opportunity to apply these concepts when working in clinical practice.
The goal of this course is to provide addictions, behavioral health counseling, marriage and family therapy, nursing, psychology, and social work professionals in health and human service settings with information on ethical decision-making models and how to apply those models in clinical practice.
Keep in mind, this course is designed to provide you with general guidance about ethical issues that are common in clinical practice. Because of copyright issues and because it would be beyond the scope of this course, the specific guidance from each professional code of ethics cannot be presented. You should always check with your specific code of ethics before deciding how to proceed.
Throughout a therapist’s career, they will be faced with challenging ethical dilemmas. For example, approximately 40% of psychologists will receive a licensing board complaint (Novotney, 2016). When reviewing the most common ethical complaints, failure to acquire education credits and nonsexual dual relationships happened the most frequently followed by mispresenting credentials in public (Wilkinson et al., 2019). The ability to practice ethically, abide by a code of ethics, and follow a guide for ethical decision-making are critical for all behavioral health providers. In this course, you will learn about evidence-based ethical decision-making models and how to apply those models to various ethical dilemmas. Vignettes and interactive exercises provide the opportunity to apply these concepts when working in clinical practice. The goal of this course is to provide addictions, behavioral health counseling, marriage and family therapy, nursing, psychology, and social work professionals in health and human service settings with information on ethical decision-making models and how to apply those models in clinical practice. Keep in mind, this course is designed to provide you with general guidance about ethical issues that are common in clinical practice. Because of copyright issues and because it would be beyond the scope of this course, the specific guidance from each professional code of ethics cannot be presented. You should always check with your specific code of ethics before deciding how to proceed.
This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
As a Jointly Accredited Organization, Relias LLC is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. Relias LLC maintains responsibility for this course. Social workers completing this course receive 1.00 Ethics continuing education credits.
As a Jointly Accredited organization, Relias LLC is approved to offer co-sponsored psychology continuing education by the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA is an associate member of Joint Accreditation for Interprofessional Continuing Education.
Relias, LLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No.6110. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Relias , LLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
Relias, LLC is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0009.
Materials that are included in this course may include interventions and modalities that are beyond the authorized practice of licensed master social work and licensed clinical social work in New York. As a licensed professional, you are responsible for reviewing the scope of practice, including activities that are defined in law as beyond the boundaries of practice for an LMSW and LCSW. A licensee who practices beyond the authorized scope of practice could be charged with unprofessional conduct under the Education Law and Regents Rules.
As a provider of online, asynchronous education, some courses offered by Relias Learning are considered “self-study” under section 74.10(c)(2)(ii)(b)(4) of the Commissioner’s Regulations. The regulations limit self-study activities taken from a provider approved by the Education Department to no more than 12 hours in the 36-month registration period or one-third of the hours in a registration period other than 36 months.
Social workers will receive 1.00 continuing education hours for participating in this course. This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
Relias, LLC, is recognized by New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #MHC-0011
As a provider of online, asynchronous education, some courses offered by Relias, LLC are considered "self-study". The regulations limit self-study activities taken from a provider approved by the Education Department to no more than 12 hours in the 36-month registration period or one-third of the hours in a registration period other than 36 months.
This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
Relias, LLC, is recognized by New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists. #MFT-0009
As a provider of online, asynchronous education, some courses offered by Relias are considered "self-study". The regulations limit self-study activities taken from a provider approved by the Education Department to no more than 12 hours in the 36-month registration period or one-third of the hours in a registration period other than 36 months.
This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Florida Board Of Psychology (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board
Provider # RTX050401 (CEBroker Provider 50-290)
Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board
Provider # RCX100502 (CEBroker Provider: 50-290)
Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board (CEBroker Provider # 50-290)
South Carolina Board of Social Work Examiners (CEBroker Provider 50-290)
South Carolina Board of Examiners for Licensure of Professional Counselors and Therapists (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
South Carolina Board of Examiners in Psychology (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
West Virginia Board of Social Work (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, CEP# 13791
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
District of Columbia Board of Nursing Approved Continuing Education program (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Florida Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
In support of improving patient care, Relias LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Georgia Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
South Carolina Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
West Virginia Board of Registered Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
New Mexico Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Arkansas State Board Of Nursing Approved Continuing Education program (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Kentucky Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Mississippi Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
North Dakota Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
This course has been approved by the North Dakota Marriage and Family Therapy Licensure Board for 1.00 hours of CEU credit.
This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
Clinical supervision courses may only be used to satisfy CE requirements for individuals who are already Board-Approved Supervisors. They may not be used to meet the 30 hour requirement found in minn. Rule 5300.0160.
This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
Education hours MCBAP-R
This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
Provider approved by CCAPP, Provider number 1S-06-729-0220 for 1.00 CEH's
This course has been approved by Relias LLC, as a NAADAC Approved Education Provider, for 1.00 CE. NAADAC Provider #86124, Relias, LLC is responsible for all
aspects of their programming.
Relias Learning is an approved provider of Continuing Education. Provider number: CP40 910 H 0318 for 1.00 CEHs.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Ethical Decision-Making
Meet Slade
Defining Ethics
Ethical Dilemma
Ethical Decision-Making Model
Applying the Ethical Framework
Questions for Further Consideration
Documentation and Consultation
Self-Determination vs. Paternalism
Review
Summary
Section 3: Case Scenarios
Applying the Model
You Look Familiar
That’s a Sign
Get a Bonus
You Know My Work
Review
Summary
Section 4: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Lauren received her Master of Social Work degree from North Carolina State University in Raleigh. She has over 11 years of experience working in case management and counseling. She is a PhD student at North Carolina State University focusing on continuing professional education for adult learners. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist in North Carolina, where she has worked in private practice and agency work focusing on serving adults with an emphasis on trauma, addictions, chronic pain, and crisis intervention. She has extensive experience providing clinical supervision services to social workers and addiction professionals. She has spoken at local and national addiction conferences and has worked as a content writer for health and wellness agencies. Lauren joined Relias as a behavioral health content writer and subject matter expert in 2021. Disclosure: Lauren Quick-Graham, MSW, LCSW, LCAS, CSI discloses the following potential conflict of interests/commercial interests: Relevant Financial Relationship with Relias LLC as a Salaried Employee Relevant Non-Financial Relationship with No Entities Exists as a Contributor
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